eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

When teachers think their students aren’t paying attention in class, they’re probably right. Many of the examples she uses stem from her experience teaching, from interviews with college students and from investigations of the impact of distance education. Or read a partial transcript, edited for clarity, below.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2025

And yet, we are facing yet another heartbreaking report on student performance in reading. While most, if not all, of these are likely factors, and the analyses of why will continue, the prominent question for many of us is: Why, with so many states now signed on to the science of reading, do we still have this significant literacy crisis?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meanwhile, education leaders weigh the ethical implications of AI integration against its potential benefits. When implemented thoughtfully and with a critical eye toward the potential drawbacks involved, AI enhances education. Smart educators choose which AI tools best suit their teaching style and classroom needs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2024

The idea that children learn to read by memorizing whole words is a misconception. We now know students learn to read by mapping individual sounds to letters that represent them. Once a word can be recognized within a fourth of a second, reading scientists call it a sight word: a word that can be read as if by sight.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom. They often involved reading (which she couldnt do yet), they felt too much like work, and they didn’t offer speaking practice–critical for kids learning a new language.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. The AI Education Project (aiEDU). Learn about AI.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Ness about the skills needed for reading, the most effective way to teach them and how Learning Ally’s Excite Reading can help. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Developed and scientifically validated at Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research, EarlyBird brings together all the relevant predictors of reading in one easy-to-administer assessment, and provides teachers with customized action plans and resources for each student.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Canva and found that it has helped improve my life as an educator significantly. They are attention-grabbing thanks to the graphic resources I can customize to each slide in the presentation. Parent communication As educators, we know how important parental communication is.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Pete Springer’s memoir They Call Me Mom (Outskirts Press 2019) about his first years teaching will delight new teachers and have experienced educators nodding along with him. Even as a veteran teacher of thirty years, I still couldn’t wait to read Pete’s take on these timeless issues. Educational philosophies change.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2023

Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. This need is non-negotiable and becomes even more urgent in light of the nation’s latest–and first post-pandemic– reading scores , which have seen their biggest drop since 1990.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. Game playing develops reading skills. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Thanks to these many digital stimuli, their stimulus thresholds have risen, making it an increasing challenge for teachers to arouse their students’ interest and maintain their attention. BOOKR Class presents storybooks in a highly engaging format to focus on reading in English. Experiential learning is the future of education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

As I was reading “From Transactional to Transformational Leadership” by Bernard Bass, I was struck by the parallels between leadership and teaching. They use reward charts and other external incentives, like class parties or the promise of points, to entice students to follow directions, complete assignments, and pay attention in class.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad. Amira is the invention of Amira Learning, a six-year-old edtech company that fuses voice-based artificial intelligence into reading activities, guided by an eponymous AI bot. A digital avatar Amira, clad in olive green, is listening. Diagnosing dyslexia early, for instance.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

As a language arts teacher at a partial STEM Magnet middle school in Southern Georgia, I have the opportunity to teach an amazing group of students; their willingness to expand their educational horizons amazes me every day. Here are five ways you can use technology to capture and hold the attention of language arts students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

to guide the audience’s attention and convey information efficiently. Larger elements draw more attention, so prioritize the important content by making it the largest element in the design. Similar to fonts, color can be used to create visual interest and draw attention. What does this mean for us as designers? Keep it simple.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition offered the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning. Held in in San Antonio this year, TCEA 2023 was “the intersection of passion and possibility, curiosity and discovery, education and technology.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

Very often, teachers make well-intentioned and thoughtful plans to encourage their students to read daily in order to practice skills and strategies taught in class, as well as to build a lifelong reading habit. There’s a body of literacy research that says kids who engage in a high volume of reading become stronger readers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

I recently discussed these questions with two education experts on my podcast, What I Want to Know. Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success. Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Homework has been getting a lot of attention in the media. I want the 4+ hours they have after school to be dedicated to exploring other interests–sports, instruments, playing in the backyard, building random art projects out of old boxes, and reading. ” As I read this, I felt guilty. hours every other day.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. There is a notable drop off in the reading and conversations.In

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is unfortunate because reading truly is the cornerstone of academic success, and students who didn’t master the skill during their elementary years can face a significant uphill battle as they complete their education. Leverage data to conduct the reading orchestra. Give them a safe space to learn.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

My own children are already playing soccer, practicing the piano, attempting to balance their activities with the daily homework and reading requirements for school. It is something I continue to work on and it deserves my time and attention. I’d love to learn from the wisdom of other educators.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Some specific ways TAs can utilize AI to support their students would include: Paraphrasing: Rephrasing materials for lower reading levels. Summaries : For students with significant issues with reading or attention issues, TAs can use AI tools to summarize long passages of text. Diffit provides leveled resources as well.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

In the same way, teachers should dedicate the same time and attention to feedback as they do to instruction. Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction on literacy and reading in mixed ability classrooms: Quality and equity dimensions of education effectiveness. Studies in Educational Evaluation , 45 , 17-26.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The new report, The Decoding Threshold: Measuring the Roots of Older Students’ Reading Difficulties: New Evidence , shows that this threshold is a significant barrier to older students achieving reading proficiency. The findings give us a clearer understanding of what supports many older students need to read on grade-level.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response.

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